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Old 08-04-2010, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cory Kerber
Trust me, if you buy a quality driver with quality bits you will forget what hand tools are. I use a Hitachi db3dl with Hudy bits.
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best drill ever. just got to find one
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I use the Ryobi with EDS tips. Works great 1 charge will build a whole kit. I usually set my clutch on the softest setting and hand tighten the rest of the way, I just like to have a feel for how tight they are.

The LED is actually useful at times. The drill I use for work has one too and I would have never thought it was a good idea until I started using my drills with them.
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I got a 4 volt lithium craftsmen from sears for 30 bucks. It also has a light on it as well. Awsome little driver. Got some eds tips, and they are great
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Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi





DO I really need to say it again, Fine i Will




HITACHI
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Originally Posted by losi_racer
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Yep that's the one I use. And I have 2 of them so I don't ever have to change the bit for my losi cars. Most screws are either 3/32 or 5/64 with the hudy tips it's the best setup ever. Swap a servo? No prob change diff oil? Kids stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000H2...0984384&sr=8-1
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Old 08-04-2010, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank L
Yep that's the one I use. And I have 2 of them so I don't ever have to change the bit for my losi cars. Most screws are either 3/32 or 5/64 with the hudy tips it's the best setup ever. Swap a servo? No prob change diff oil? Kids stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000H2...0984384&sr=8-1
Frank can you move your tips in and out while they're locked in? Mine seem to have some play when installed. I believe it's the large groove they have in them for the quick change chuck.
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http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-0490...0985529&sr=8-1

One of the best, even better than the 2.4volt one I have had for 8 years.
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Hands down bar none the best you can get. Well just like everyone else has said.

http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-DB3DL-...995887&sr=8-12
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Originally Posted by Cory Kerber
Frank can you move your tips in and out while they're locked in? Mine seem to have some play when installed. I believe it's the large groove they have in them for the quick change chuck.

100% normal.

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Hands down bar none the best you can get. Well just like everyone else has said.

http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-DB3DL-...995887&sr=8-12

I Concur....its pretty cut paste and dry the Hitachi is what you want.
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I have the ryobi fro home depot and it works great. One One charge lasts a long time and the clutch has some nice light settings that prevent stripping out screws.
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Originally Posted by Cory Kerber
Frank can you move your tips in and out while they're locked in? Mine seem to have some play when installed. I believe it's the large groove they have in them for the quick change chuck.
Ya they move a little bit bit it doesn't reAlly effect anything.
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so HITACHI seems to do justice for people but i dont have the 60 bucks to spend on one right now.I will borrow a friends for this one.
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I have a craftsman. I think it was about 30-40 at sears. It has adjustable torque. It also locks when the trigger is not engaged. THAT is awesome for breaking loose motor screws/ anything that is a metal to metal connection. Whats really nice is that you can use it while its plugged in and charging. I leave mine on the charger most of the time.

Ive been using the rc pro driver set, bought them last year and i rarely use my hand tools. They are still in great shape. I use them an average of 3-4 days a week(between wrenching at home and at the track)

I first had the ofna bits... lasted a month. Ya get what ya pay for. Rc pro is the way to go.
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Originally Posted by Integra
100% normal.
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Ya they move a little bit bit it doesn't reAlly effect anything.
Just wanted to make sure that's normal, thanks.
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Yes they are well worth it.
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